F 84 SMS — a mid-season sweet corn variety belonging to the 'Bruynsica' type. Plants reach a height of 160-200 cm, have strong stems, and form cylindrical ears 16-20 cm long with yellow kernels. The kernels are characterized by high sweetness and excellent taste qualities, making this variety ideal for boiling, canning, and freezing.
Sweet corn F 84 SMS is a warm-season crop requiring regular watering and favorable temperature conditions. The minimum temperature for seed germination is around 13 °C, and plants poorly tolerate temperatures below 12 °C. For successful cultivation, use well-drained, neutral soils with an optimal pH of about 6. Clay, acidic, cold, and saline soils are unsuitable for this crop. Soil preparation includes autumn tillage with application of organic and mineral fertilizers, as well as spring cultivation to control weeds.
To maintain high crop quality, timely watering and feeding of plants, as well as pest protection, especially from corn borer, are required. Harvesting should be conducted when kernel moisture is 70-75%, as sweet corn rapidly loses sugar content at high ambient temperatures. To preserve freshness and taste, minimize the time between harvest and consumption, use refrigerated storage, and store ears with ice.
